Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Michael Harrowven, Non-Executive Chair HTS (Property and Environment Ltd) and John Phillips, Managing Director HTS (Property and Environment) Ltd.

Councillors’ declarations of interest (if any) in relation to any items on the agenda.

None.

The Sub Committee received a report to approve the proposal to purchase new vehicles to replace the existing fleet currently maintained by HTS (Property and Environment) Ltd.

Councillors Lanie Shears, Chris Vince and Nancy Watson asked that their opposition to the recommendations in the report be noted.

RESOLVED that the Sub Committee:

A    Approved to replace 74 vehicles by HTS (Property and Environment) Ltd.

B    To replace a further 34 vehicles and 14 mowers due for replacement from April 2024.

C    Agreed that the Council agrees to support the acquisition of the replacement fleet through the provision of loan financing of up to £2.8 million subject to the outcomes of the vehicle procurement process.

D    Agreed that the details relating to loan finance and loan agreements are delegated to the Deputy Chief Executive/Director of Finance to finalise alongside the procurement exercise.

Such other business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be received as a matter of urgency by reason of special circumstances to be specified in the minutes.

None.